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Zeekr’s game-changing Golden Battery is world’s fastest mass-produced battery that adds 500km of range in just 15 minutes

EV Central

Chinese car-making giant Geely’s new Zeekr brand has revealed its latest battery technology that will raise the bar for fast charging when it launches early next year. The only catch is you’ll have to find a charging post that can deliver a 500kW charge.

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BYD ute detailed: Chinese brand calls out HiLux and Ranger as its game-changing PHEV dual-cab approaches

EV Central

BYD says it respects, but doesn’t fear, dual-cab stalwarts like the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger as the Chinese brand readies its “best-in-class” ute for launch in Australia. “So that’s why we’re confident for best-in-class.”

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Tesla China announces R&D center, shares teaser for Tesla Bot project

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In the future, Tesla’s Shanghai R&D and Innovation Center will carry out more original development work around complete vehicles, charging equipment, and energy products, and develop into a comprehensive R&D center on the same scale as the US R&D center,” Tesla noted in a local social media platform in China. .

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The worst thing about owning an electric vehicle in Australia isn’t getting any better. In fact, it’s getting worse | Opinion

EV Central

I know we’re all rushing to order our own BYD Atto3, Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, Kia EV6 or Hyundai Ioniq 5. READ MORE: Charging an electric vehicle in Australia is about to get easier READ MORE: Tesla begins unlocking Supercharger sites for all EVs READ MORE: EV charging while driving? In fact, it’s getting worse.

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OPINION Volvo did one thing very canny with the pricing of the EM90

Baua Electric

How does Volvo plan to justify this charge? Volvo is owned by means of Geely Staff, a Chinese language automobile behemoth, so it’s refuse awe it began the presales in its house marketplace in China, with deliveries following in a while. Zeekr 009 begins at 500k yuan (68,500 USD) in China.

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Nio ES6 Gen2 won 90 pre-orders in line with pack within the first 72 hours in China

Baua Electric

Chinese language client conduct analysis company 车fans (CarFans in English) revealed a document about buyer conduct in Nio retail outlets within the first 72 hours next the origination of ES6, which is between Might 24 – 27. The pre-orders are legitimate till July 31, next which they’re mechanically refunded if unclaimed.

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Seven-day test: Living with the 2024 Peugeot e-2008 GT. Can it really challenge a Tesla Model Y or BYD Atto 3?

EV Central

You’re a smart little SUV. The e-2008 has a range of only 328km, its single motor offers just 100kW/260Nm, has 100kW maximum charging, and the rear seat and boot space are sized better for a retired couple than our family of four. Day 3 – Home charging 2024 Peugeot e-2008 GT. You feel a bit second class back here.

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